2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 122
2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 121 Belt Drive Transmission (CVT) The vehicle is equipped with a belt-driven Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This automatic drive system, although simple to operate, does require periodic inspection since the drive belt wears with normal use. Inspection should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. WARNING HAZARD Neglect, abuse, or failure to maintain the transmission can result in a severely worn or damaged drive belt locking up the transmission and wheels. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operator can lose control and have an accident resulting in injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Inspection of the transmission is required at least every 90 days of vehicle use (average 19 km/day or 12 mi/day) not to exceed 1,700 km (1.100 mi) or 100-hour vehicle use, since drive belts wear with normal use. More frequent inspection is necessary if the vehicle is subjected to hard usage such as pulling a trailer, operating in mud or deep water, or in extremely dusty conditions. If excessive belt slippage occurs, do not ride the vehicle until damaged components are repaired. Periodic Drive Belt Inspection Requirements Drive belts wear with normal use. Inspection of the transmission drive belt is required at least every 100 hours (when the Belt Check Indicator Light has turned on), 90 days of vehicle use or 1 700 km (1 100 mi.) whichever comes first. An average day of use is calculated as 19 km (12 mi.) per day or 1.1 hours. More frequent inspection is necessary if the vehicle is subjected to hard usage. j